How to Massage the Hand: Therapeutic Techniques

Hand massage is one of the best tools you can have in your tool box as massage therapist. When you are limited in time or are working with special needs clients or clients that have Alzheimer's, you might just have time only to do the hands. I learned in school 32 years ago that if you only have 15 minutes to do a massage, the neck & shoulders would be a priority and second to that it would be the hands! You can include the scrub if time is allowed or just do the hand massage by itself. Including the scrub is a real treat. Enjoy!
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[@nyxninja]

Happy New Year Maria! 🥳 This is a great video. Nice graphics and editing super educational and also very relaxing. I also love your hair too it’s so pretty.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

And I really appreciate your feedback! Thank you for noticing the graphics! I have a new person helping me with some of the graphics & I really liked it myself! My hair has gotten so long! Not sure I like it though. Best comment so far so It’s getting pinned!

[@bekkaanneee]

im a massage enthusiast, not a student or practitioner, and i love your videos SO much! you're so knowledgable and kind and i can tell you really care about helping your clients feel better! the attention to detail and the awareness of your actions really comes through. thanks for sharing your wonderful videos!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

This is such an inspiring comment! You are very observant too! I do love what I do & have developed sensitivity to the clients needs. That’s what life is about being of service to help them heal. Thank you for your kind observations. Create a great day

[@codedresilience5239]

Ahh 😌 what a beautiful comment!

[@germanbilbao1393]

Genial María. Habrá que ponerlo en práctica. Mil gracias

[@stephaniejessen912]

Lovely! The work separating the metacarpals was my favorite part. I tend to forget that part of the hand. Thanks for the reminder and thank you for sharing your work! 💚

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I know me too! I like the metacarpal work especially because it’s difficult to do on yourself! We can all be reminded of certain techniques that we just forget over time. It happens to me too and I’m always looking for something to learn. Lol thanks for the lovely comments

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I'm so happy I found your channel, very informational!

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I am very happy you found our channel too! Check out all the playlists there’s something for everyone. I appreciate your comment and create a great day

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Hello my best and unique teacher!!! I was a little busy studying, but, I have to come back to you, cause I was missing your knowledge!! I really appreciate everything you’re teaching. You’re very special! I’m gratefully for your life.

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I really appreciate you and your positive feedback! Your kind words motivate me to continue teaching & sharing!!! Create a great day ❤️🤗

[@debbieclayton6551]

What a great massage! I’m going to borrow some of these techniques to use myself Thanks you for yet another great video x

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I’m so glad to hear this will help you! I appreciate your feedback too! Create a great day

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Thank you for all your great videos. They all are super helpful! Appreciate you!

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[@loriatkinson6677]

Thanks for the refresher course, Maria. I always put the hand up and I like this better, I think. Great video!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate the compliment and comment! We all have different ideas & can learn from each other! Create a great day

[@beatrizjarquinm]

Feliz año María!!! Gracias por compartir tus vídeos, me encanta verte y aprendo mucho contigo, eres una estupenda persona, un abrazo muy grande desde España.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Mil gracias Beatriz por tu apoyo y Feliz Año Nuevo! Me encanta tu retroalimentación y actitud tan positiva!!!

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Thank you for sharing all your massage wisdom with us I enjoy all your videos.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate your feedback so much! 🤗

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You are amazing. Thank you - always learn a lot from your videos😊

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Well you are very welcome! I’m very innovative

[@mememe2223]

Day 7 check in. A beautiful day! A beautiful week! Great care to our own hands. Thanks Maria.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Yes especially our hands! It’s our livelihood ❤️👏

[@73mireya]

Great video Mrs.Maria, as usual. Happy New Year sweet lady!🙂

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Happy New Year to you too!!! I really appreciate your support!

[@bettina-m.druskus9529]

Aloha and happy no fear in our New Year. Love your massage and can feel it even if we have that distance. Blessings to you from massagenerd from Germany

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Bettina Happy New Year to you too!!! It will definitely be a better year. Thank you for your compliment! I know some videos just help you relax by observing. I’m glad you enjoyed it and I truly appreciate you! Take care and create a great day

[@danjud08]

Mi lugar preferido para masaje son las manos!!!! Me ha encantado este vídeo, saludos desde México!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Que gusto me da leerlo! Pronto pondré los subtítulos en Español para beneficio de todos. Muchas gracias por tú apoyo y retroalimentación. Yo pienso que como masajistas nos hace falta más masaje en las manos. Gracias

[@zendiya1895]

Excited to make the scrub tonight!!!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

It’s fun & easy!!! Your clients will love it & it can be an upgrade! Just make sure to spoon out as much as you need so you don’t double dip. I’ve used glitter sometimes too. Enjoy

[@billandmelpateverysinglech2150]

Fantastic video thank you for this wonderful tutorial and great information .

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy even the simple videos! I appreciate you ❤️

[@chelita41]

Mientras estaba viendo su video, yo me estaba haciendo los masajes lo mejor que podía En mis manos ancianas porque me dan calambres en los dedos muy seguido. Gracias María. Quedaron mis manos 🙌 tan relajadas y menos torpes. ❤️❤️

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Chelita me da gusto que se pudo dar auto masaje. Yo también así lo hago y me ayuda cuando me duelen mis manos! Cuídese mucho.

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Keep up the great videos. Such an inspiration.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate your feedback and support!!! ❤️🤗

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Thank you for your amazing content xxx

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate your feedback!

[@chrisacosta1031]

Love it! I did the finger snap technique on myself and got it!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Fantastic! It sounds cool! 😎

[@martinelollia4468]

Hello Maria, gracias por la tecnica et la demonstracion. Happy new year for you and your familly...

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Martine thank you very much! I can’t believe you sent this message 6 months ago & KZbin is barely showing it to me. Thank you for the Christmas wishes! It seems like so long ago because it’s now August 😱. I’m sorry for the late reply. I always appreciate the feedback! Create a great day.

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Happy new year, thanks for the video 👍🙏

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You are very welcome Valeria!

[@ivperri4148]

I find your video educational and useful! I will add hand scrub to my session. Thank you for sharing! Regards from Cyprus.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Welcome to my channel Ivy from Cypress! Thank you for your support 🙏🤗❤️

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Thank you💕Maria for another great video! God bless you and your work!🙏

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate you very much. Hope all is well in your part of the world!

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@@MassageTherapeutics915 I am from Romania, we are ok for now, we are still allowed to walk freely in the streets. God loves us all 🙏 and nothing happens without His knowledge.

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God keep you safe, Maria!

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@@mariaisabelletamas1257 thank you for the prayers! I need them. Stay safe 🙏❤️

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Thanks María. I love Your videos. 😘

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you very much Lulu. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment! Create a great day 🤗❤️

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Thanks Maria M'am ....very informational vedio....

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You are very welcome Rajshri. I appreciate your compliment 🤗🙏❤️

[@cruzgutierrez4602]

Just right on time cause I'm sore after a marathonic 3 hrs massage💆. Thanks Maria now I can ask my partner for a hand massage...

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I know! We all need a good hand massage!!! I appreciate you Cruz!

[@celmapereira4495]

Great job!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate that!

[@vincentphillips2577]

I always found it so beautiful when a woman massages another woman's hand muscles using all the strength from their own hand muscles. Such tenderness and strength that only another woman can do.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I love your comment & insight! Very perceptive of you! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts 🤗❤️

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That's kinda ghey

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Good job 👍

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Thanks for the visit & support 🤗

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thank yuo for sharing your talent ❤️/philippines

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My pleasure!!!!

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I need this in my life

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We do need a good hand massage! Specially after working! Create a great day

[@julietayamirhernandez8995]

Muchas gracias!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Con mucho gusto 🤗

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Thank you!

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You’re welcome ☺️🤗

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Your hair looks great:). Thnx for the video

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thanks for the compliment ! I just cut it too since it was driving me nuts 🤣

[@ingridlowis8196]

I love doing hands, such an important part of the body, thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge in such a relaxing way, I learned so much...your kindness is so appreciated!! Will have a go at making some scrub too =^..^= Thank You Maria x

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Hands is one of my favorites too! Hands & forearm have the most muscles & it is so important to work them out! They are so overworked just by the way we overuse our phones! I hope you like that scrub. It’s so easy to make & your hands feel great afterwards. Create a great day 🤗❤️

[@ingridlowis8196]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 Tried the scrub just now on my client, she loved it! And so did I =^..^= XX

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@ingridlowis8196 I am so happy to hear that! It’s inexpensive & a real treat for the client. You can even charge an extra $5.00 for hand & arm scrub. Thank you for your feedback

[@claudiavargas6901]

Maestra muchas gracias!!!!🌻

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Con mucho gusto! 🤗

[@khadijahskreations]

Thanks for teaching about the hand movements very important i think indo better without oil better grip

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Absolutely. I appreciate your feedback & support

[@ladanaguyton2665]

Can I receive a massage certified certificate through watching your videos? You are an amazing teacher ❤

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I really appreciate your compliment! You have to attend a school for a 500 hour program. There’s a requirement in person to do internship so unfortunately you can’t receive a certificate through watching the videos. All states require internship.

[@Shared_Wisdom_Aysheh]

Thank you ❤

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You're welcome 😊

[@Val76000000]

Maria, what type of lotion do you use please???

[@aleksbullah351]

Thank you.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You are very welcome 🤗

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thank you mam for sharing this videoGod bless ofw from dubai

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate the blessings! Welcome to my channel! All the way from Dubai 🤗

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[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thanks 🤗❤️😊

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Me ha gustado la presentación de la pantalla extra y diapositivas informativas Excelente!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Gracias Leo. Como siempre agradezco tú apoyo y retroalimentación. Me dice KZbin que este mensaje lo escribiste hace 6 meses??? Apenas me lo enseño. Si realmente lo escribiste hace 6 meses?

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@@MassageTherapeutics915 si ,lo escribí . Más igual nunca llega tarde 😃 saludos y muchas bendiciones

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Nice ❤️

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Thanks!

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I have the same bed sheet lol!

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Por favor continue à hacer la traduccion en espanol muy interesante gracias

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Espero pronto poder hacerlo gracias por tú paciencia

[@dockeaze]

I appreciate your videos which are very in formative and helpful. However I would like to request different camera angle. I was unable to see your work detail because the recording showed side of hands. Thank you!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you for your feedback. I filmed this video during lockdown so I was doing everything. I was the director, camera guy, editor & actor so as you can see I’m not very good at it 🤣😂🤣. I tried my best. I hope to get back to getting my team back so we can give you quality videos.

[@anassareej9088]

Hello Maria : ) You have a magic hands ✋ Your hands like the water soft and strong With all respekt ⚘⚘⚘

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you very much! You are a lovely lady! ❤️🤗

[@bernadetteselda9763]

How i wish to experience your massage techniques. From Philippines.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Awaw thank you! If you’re ever in the states let me know.

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[@leoflores6853]

Saludos Máster 👍

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Feliz Año nuevo Leo!

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@@MassageTherapeutics915 gracias Máster igual muchos éxitos para usted!!!👍📢💯💥✨

[@liybee7713]

I will try some of your techniques with my next. massage.. One of my clients has like a hardened lump on palm of the hand. was wondering what that could be

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

It sounds like a ganglion cyst. I mention it on the Pathology for the skeletal system part 1 video. Thanks for the question & comment

[@liybee7713]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 This lump is on the palm itself and is quite hard similar to scar tissue. I did some research and found Dupuytrend’s Contracture. I told my client to get it checked by a professional.. I researched because I wanted to know if massage therapy would aggravate it.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@liybee7713 I’m glad you did some research on it! The best way is when you do a good medical history & get to ask the client questions & you actually get to see it. I hope she follows your suggestion!

[@liybee7713]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 Yes I hope so too. I told them I’m not comfortable working on the area until we know what it is. Thanks for replying to me🤗

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@liybee7713 you are welcome. I like to help where I can. Even though I didn’t really do anything because you had it all covered! Question: is the clients palm getting deformed like the scar tissue contracture? Just curious if it’s changing the structure of her hand. Maybe you can do some stretching of the palmar aponeurosis. Sounds like you got it covered! 🤗

[@Julieyoga333]

looking on iG for the scrub recipe.... can you add to this video under notes?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I’m sorry I thought I had included it here. The ratio is 2 to 1 whether you’re using sugar or sea salt. 1 cup sugar (or salt) to every 1/2 cup of coconut oil. (Softened but not melted). I add 10 drops of essential oil. Food coloring is optional. That just makes it look pretty! You can also use brown sugar. I really like it! And so do my clients

[@tammievargas6470]

What lotion is best to use for hand massages?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Anything that’s a massage lotion or oil. Home use lotions dry up & don’t glide as well. Even coconut oil is good.

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Waoooo

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Where is ur clinic?? So u can help me with the brechial plexus

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I’m in Texas where are you?

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[@ladanaguyton2665]

My radio side really hurts for over 3months now how can I get rid of this pain?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Check extensor muscles on the forearm. I have a good video about working the forearm kzbin.info/www/bejne/gamcXo16jNKtgdk

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I want that wrist massage! 😅

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

We all need it, Right!

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Gut

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

??? What do you mean?

[@magda4022]

unfortunately, the subtitles cover the entire massage

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You can drag the subtitles to the top of the screen. Find out how to do it on your computer

[@frankdumfeh5836]

I think the caption has covered the actions so can’t see properly

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You can move the captions out of the way. They can be dragged or take them off.

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@@MassageTherapeutics915 thanks a lot

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@frankdumfeh5836 you’re welcome!

[@cunita11]

buenos dias maria. Puedo pedirte un video de masaje de tibia, maleolos y pies? Mil gracias por tus videos, me ayudan mucho en mi trabajo como masajista

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Claro que si Marcela. Este mes te lo hago. Alguna especialidad en particular? Gracias por tú apoyo

[@cunita11]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 Mil gracias maria, no hay muchas clases en youtube de masajes en castellano, y le paso a mis colegas tus videos. Yo hago masajes descontracturantes a personas mayores, con problemas en columna y piernas, y siento que me falta profundizar en las zonas que te comentè. Mil gracias otra vez

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@cunita11 Marcela que bonito trabajo haces!!! Dios te bendice por lo mucho que ayudas a las personas. Espero pronto poder empezar hacer vídeos en Espańol. En unas semanas te hago el de la tibia. Aunque ya tengo un vídeo de piernas

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You to ruff😂

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Rough? 😂. You must be the sensitive type

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Nice nails

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